Dental Crowns Summerfield
Restore Your Smile’s Health, Function & Appearance
Do you have a visibly chipped, cracked, worn-down, or broken tooth that’s making you feel self-conscious or causing you discomfort? If so, our team here at Magnolia Shores Dental can restore the health and beauty of your smile with dental crowns in Summerfield. Dr. Tristan J. Parry uses only the most lifelike materials to deliver unparalleled results. To learn more about how you can benefit from a custom-made dental crown, contact our office today!
Why Choose Magnolia Shores Dental for Dental Crowns?
- Custom-Made from Natural-Looking Dental Materials
- Dentist Who Graduated from the Prestigious KOIS Center
- Compassionate Dental Team That Listens to Your Needs
What Are Dental Crowns?
A dental crown, sometimes also called a cap, is designed to snugly fit over a damaged or aesthetically flawed tooth to protect it from damage and preserve your jaw’s natural alignment, all while looking perfectly natural. This restorative treatment gets its name from the fact that it covers the entire visible portion of a tooth, which is called the tooth’s crown.
To keep your smile fully white and bright, we recommend dental crowns crafted from dental porcelain, zirconia, or EMAX. These materials can match the exact size, shape, and color of your surrounding teeth while also restoring your bite power.
The Process of Getting a Dental Crown
Designing, fitting, and placing your crown usually only takes a couple of short appointments. First, Dr. Parry will prepare your tooth by shaving off a minimal amount of enamel. He’ll then take impressions of your mouth and send them to a high-tech dental lab. We’ll place a temporary crown while the lab is busy crafting your restoration to our exact specifications. After the final crown has arrived at our office, we’ll call you in for your second visit. Dr. Parry will make sure you’re happy with the results before permanently cementing the crown into place.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Using our precise color-matching system, we can find the perfect shade of porcelain, zirconia, or EMAX to blend in with the rest of your smile. These materials are also durable enough to last for a decade or even longer. Additionally, tooth decay and other damage can be painful, and a crown can protect your tooth from further damage for years to come.
Caring for Your Dental Crown
Once your dentist in Summerfield has placed your crown, you can care for it just like you would a natural tooth. Diligent brushing twice a day and daily flossing will prevent bacteria from growing around the base of your crown and infecting the underlying tooth. Also, be sure to see us at least twice a year for a routine checkup and cleaning. These regular appointments will protect you from needing more extensive and costly dental procedures in the future.
Dental Crown FAQs
Are Dental Crowns Permanent?
Dental crowns aren’t permanent, but they are a long-term solution. On average, they can protect your tooth for anywhere between 5 and 15 years. When Dr. Parry reshapes your tooth for a crown, this procedure is irreversible, as tooth enamel does not grow back after it has been lost. Ultimately, that tooth will always need to be protected with a crown going forward. That being said, crowns protect the underlying tooth from additional damage, helping the tooth to survive for much longer than it likely would have otherwise.
Do Dental Crowns Get Cavities?
Crowns themselves can't develop cavities. However, the underlying tooth still can. In fact, a crowned tooth has about the same risk of decay as an uncrowned tooth. Poor oral hygiene makes it possible for bacteria and plaque to form around the gumline where the tooth meets the crown. They can then travel underneath the crown and wreak havoc on the underlying tooth. You can prevent cavities in crowned teeth the same way you would in other teeth – with daily brushing and flossing as well as regular cleanings and checkups.
Does It Hurt to Get a Dental Crown?
As with a filling, Dr. Parry will numb the tooth he’ll be working on when you get a crown. While you shouldn’t feel any pain during the procedure itself, you may experience some sensitivity for a few days afterward, especially if you have also undergone root canal therapy. This can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. If discomfort worsens, give us a call so we can help. Remember that crowns protect vulnerable teeth from damage, so it’s likely that they will prevent pain in the tooth later on.
Do Dental Crowns Feel Natural?
Within a few days of receiving your permanent crown, it should start to feel increasingly natural. Crowns are made from durable materials that can stand up to everyday chewing forces just as easily as tooth enamel, so eating with a crown shouldn’t feel strange. The reason Dr. Parry reshapes the tooth first is to ensure that the crown fits comfortably in the mouth. Your crown should not feel awkward or even noticeable.
